Bay FC signs USWNT midfielder Claire Hutton in $1.1 million deal

The 20-year-old joins the San Jose-based club from the Kansas City Current

Feb. 11, 2026 at 5:23pm

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Bay FC has signed U.S. women's national team midfielder Claire Hutton, the club confirmed to The Athletic. The 20-year-old joins the San Jose, Calif.-based side from the Kansas City Current in the National Women's Soccer League in a deal worth $1.1 million.

Why it matters

This signing represents a major investment by Bay FC in young U.S. talent and signals their ambition to compete for a NWSL championship. Hutton is considered one of the brightest prospects in American women's soccer.

The details

The $1.1 million transfer fee is one of the highest ever paid for a player in the NWSL, underscoring Bay FC's commitment to building a championship-caliber roster. Hutton, who has 12 caps for the USWNT, will bring her creative playmaking abilities and goal-scoring prowess to a Bay FC team looking to take the next step in the league.

  • Bay FC signed Hutton on February 11, 2026.

The players

Claire Hutton

A 20-year-old U.S. women's national team midfielder who joins Bay FC from the Kansas City Current.

Bay FC

A professional women's soccer team based in San Jose, California that plays in the National Women's Soccer League.

Kansas City Current

A professional women's soccer team based in Kansas City, Missouri that plays in the National Women's Soccer League.

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What they’re saying

“Throughout the process, I did consider going overseas,”

— Claire Hutton

What’s next

Bay FC will look to integrate Hutton into their starting lineup ahead of the 2026 NWSL season, which kicks off in April.

The takeaway

This high-profile signing demonstrates Bay FC's ambition to build a championship-caliber roster and compete for trophies in the NWSL. Hutton's arrival will be closely watched as she looks to establish herself as one of the league's top young talents.